Fritz Essenfelder

Frederico Fernando Essenfelder (Buenos Aires, June 23, 1891 - Curitiba, February 27, 1952), also known as Fritz Essenfelder, was an Argentine football player who settled in Brazil.[1] Essenfelder played as a midfielder between 1909 and 1917. He was also the founder of the Coritiba Foot Ball Club, which he established in 1909.

Fritz Essenfelder
Born
Frederico Fernando Essenfelder

(1891-06-23)June 23, 1891
Buenos Aires, Argentina
DiedFebruary 27, 1952(1952-02-27) (aged 60)
Curitiba, Brazil
Nationality Argentina Brazil Argentine (settled Brazilian)
OccupationFootball players
Years active1909-17
Known forFounder of Coritiba

Early life

Essenfelder was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, of German origin. His family migrated to Curitiba in 1909 where he joined a team called Clube Ginástico Teuto-Brasileiro.[1]

The football team Fritz created was called the 'Coritiba football club'. Fritz was chosen to be the captain because of his leadership skills.[2]

Essenfelder was the champion of Paraná state, winning Curitiba's first title in 1916.[1]

Fritz made in Paranpa, what Charles Miller made in Brasil: when he kicked the ball, he brought passion to the game.

— Luiz Geraldo Mazza[1]

References
  1. Primeiro ídolo coritibano (in Portuguese), Jornal Gazta do Povo
  2. Centenário Coritiba - O primeiro match (in Portuguese), Jornal Gazta do Povo
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